Job Details
AML Manager
Posted:
01-Apr-2026
Location:
Sydney
Sector:
Banking & Finance
Role:
Manager
Salary:
$ -
Work Type:
Permanent Full Time
Reference:
1496736
About the opportunity
PQE Partners is working on a newly created opportunity with an ASX-listed financial services organisation undergoing significant operational and risk transformation, including the embedding of enhanced risk and control frameworks within the business.
This role sits within the business and focuses on how AML and financial crime risk is managed in practice. You’ll play a key role in embedding AML controls into day-to-day operations, working closely with frontline teams to ensure risks are identified, assessed and managed effectively, rather than operating in a purely advisory or oversight capacity.
Key Responsibilities
PQE Partners is working on a newly created opportunity with an ASX-listed financial services organisation undergoing significant operational and risk transformation, including the embedding of enhanced risk and control frameworks within the business.
This role sits within the business and focuses on how AML and financial crime risk is managed in practice. You’ll play a key role in embedding AML controls into day-to-day operations, working closely with frontline teams to ensure risks are identified, assessed and managed effectively, rather than operating in a purely advisory or oversight capacity.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead AML and financial crime risk activities across the business
- Monitor and assess transactions and customer activity to identify potential risks
- Manage and support reporting obligations, including escalation of suspicious matters
- Conduct AML risk assessments and identify control gaps and improvement opportunities
- Work closely with business teams to embed AML controls into operational processes
- Support responses to regulatory requests, audits and reviews
- Contribute to broader risk uplift and transformation initiatives
- Experience in AML, financial crime or compliance within financial services or a regulated environment
- Strong understanding of AML frameworks, monitoring and reporting requirements
- Ability to assess risk and apply practical, business-focused solutions
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to work closely with frontline teams
- Commercial mindset with a focus on embedding effective, workable controls
- Business-facing Line 1 role focused on AML and financial crime risk
- Opportunity to play a key role in a growing risk function
- Exposure to broader risk frameworks and transformation initiatives
- Collaborative environment with strong stakeholder engagement
- Flexible and supportive working culture
